Add 98/28 and 3/50
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 3/50
98/28 + 3/50 is 89/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
98/28 = 98 × 25/28 × 25 = 2450/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/700 + 42/700 = 2450 + 42/700 = 2492/700 - 2492/700 simplified gives 89/25
- So, 98/28 + 3/50 = 89/25
In mixed form: 314/25
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